How to Pronounce "ask for it"

expression

ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

ASK-for-it or ASK-fur-it

ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt

AHSK-for-it

Definition

To do something that makes it likely you will get a negative result or trouble, especially because of your own actions.

American English

ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt

British English

ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt

ASK-for-it or ASK-fur-it

AHSK-for-it

He knew the dog was angry, but he still teased it and asked for it.

If you break the rules, you're asking for it.

He touched the hot stove and burned himself—he really asked for it.

Don't complain about getting wet if you forgot your umbrella—you asked for it.